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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,254.76, 897,331.31 and 359,848.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,254.76, 897,331.31 and 359,848.85 is: 496,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,254.76 : 897,331.31 = 359,848.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,254.76/897,331.31 = 359,848.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,254.76x = 897,331.31 × 359,848.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,254.76x = 322,903,640,416.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,903,640,416.58/650,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,580.20

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